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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist, Probate Real Estate Services (KD Realty - 408.972.1822)

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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Debbie,

Thanks for your email! I'd be happy to share information about comparable homes. However, "comparable" all depends on exactly what you are looking for, so we'd have to talk in detail for me to be able to provide appropriate information. Please contact me on 914-419-0270 at your earliest convenience and I'll be able to assist.

Kat

(PS, if they left a phone number I'd do the same thing on their voice mail which I'm sure the call would go to)

Jun 10, 2016 03:38 AM
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Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

That so sounds like someone wanting to go straight to the listing agent to "save" the buyer's agent commission.

I typically respond back with something along the lines of each home's market value is a case by case basis and a service I provide for buyers that hire me to represent them.

Jun 10, 2016 01:23 AM
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Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

If you're the listing agent, "Thank you for your interest in this property.  Are you working with an agent?  If so, they'll be happy to provide the information you've requested.  If you'd like to work with me, please provide your phone number to me or give me a call."

If the person contacted you with the idea that you'd represent them as their buyer's agent, "Thank you for contacting me regarding the house on [Blank] Street.  If you would be so kind as to tell me how you found your way to me, I'd really appreciate it."

Maybe it's a referral from one of your happy clients.  Probe and find out. 

Jun 10, 2016 01:40 AM
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Shawn and Angela Miller
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Amabassador Real Estate - Lincoln, NE
Lincoln and Omaha, NE REALTORS®

Sounds like a seller wanting comps for a FSBO. I would say,  "I would be happy to meet and go over the comps in that area.  Can you meet me at my office this week to discuss this in detail."  That should end it pretty quickly if she is just using you.

Jun 10, 2016 01:44 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

"Terrific!  Let's schedule a time to talk "live" via GoToMeeting to discuss the process, at the end of which I will have an Agency Disclosure and a Buyer Advisory for you to sign, which our brokerage requires for me to legally represent you in the purchase of a home".

On the call - name, mailing address, phone number(s), have you spoken with a lender, here's how we work, AD, BA and Buyer Broker Agreement - review.  Property requirements.

Following the call - Buyer DocuSigns required documents.

Following receipt of DocuSign - set up portal (automatic search based on property requirements) in the MLS.

Stay in touch!

 

Jun 10, 2016 01:35 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I'd respond by saying why don't you provide me your phone number and we'll chat.

Jun 10, 2016 05:38 AM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

I'm more than happy to go through those comparables with you.  Please feel free to call me at 1-800-ohyeahright, and we'll set up a time when we can get together and review them.

Jun 10, 2016 04:27 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Kathleen Daniels When I receive these type of emails, I respond with asking for their telephone number so we can discuss their specific requirements. If I don't get a response, it only cost me the time to send an initial email.

Jun 10, 2016 03:32 AM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Ignore and delete.

Jun 10, 2016 03:19 AM
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Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

I always google the email or phone number or name to see who it is that I might want to interview for a client.

Jun 10, 2016 01:37 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Kat Palmiotti has a great suggestion 

Jun 16, 2016 11:06 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I'd want to have a conversation and ask a few questions so I could help as best as possible. My guess there would never be a call. Why would I share comps with someone I have no relationship with? Or tell them to check Zillow!

Jun 10, 2016 08:39 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I'd write them back and suggest we get together to look at houses in the desired area.  I may even have them sign that evil buyer-broker agreement if I think they're trying to get me to act as their agent for free, while going direct to the seller/listing agent.

 

I wouldn't just send the comps.  If that's all they want I'd point them to Zillow.

Jun 10, 2016 07:27 AM
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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Sounds like a FISBO to me! Or someone double checking their agent. I don't give anything out until I've had a chance to talk to them.

Jun 10, 2016 06:31 AM
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Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

Hi Debbie, i would love to help, what price range are you looking for? I would love to meet with you at my office at when your ready, i know main street very well , it is in my specialized area. lets meet and we can see exactly what is happening currently in the market and look at what is out there. thanks my number is 123456 (good lord dont use my spelling or grammar lol)

Jun 10, 2016 05:31 AM
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Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Kathleen - There is a slim chance that's not a scam, so I reply with a nice request that they give me a call to discuss their needs so I can respond correctly. That's where it usually ends.

Jun 10, 2016 05:28 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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I request a telephone number to enable me to speak directly with them so I can better serve their needs and reduce search frustration and fatigue.

Jun 10, 2016 04:45 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Nope, not me. Smells of I saw a FSBO & am not sure of the price. 

Jun 10, 2016 04:27 AM
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Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Well, if I didn't delete it outright (and that's a distinct possibility), I like Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers 's answer.  I wouldn't waste too much time on it. 

Jun 10, 2016 04:16 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

call me and we'll have a discussion first....

Jun 10, 2016 01:49 AM
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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

I like Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA & Liz and Bill Spear's responses.

Jun 10, 2016 01:46 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Go to Barbara Todaro's comment!

Jun 11, 2016 01:06 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

It depends.  The address is my listing.

Thank Debbie for her email.   I would send her a link to property website and suggest they contact me for additional information and explanation.

For a property that is not my listing.

Thank her again for the email.   Let's discuss what is important to you.  I can be reached at xxx-xxx-xxxx.   

 

Jun 11, 2016 12:55 AM
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

I'd ask for a phone number and then engage them in a conversation about what kinds of homes they're looking for and are they working with an agent.

Jun 11, 2016 12:01 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You have some good answers.

Jun 10, 2016 10:47 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I would respond - please call me at your earliest convenience to discsuss your needs

Jun 10, 2016 10:24 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I would not just sending the info without having a conversation with them. Are the pre qualified? When are they looking to move? have they been to this area before?

Jun 10, 2016 10:20 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I reply asking for their phone number.

Jun 10, 2016 09:15 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

If email does not have my name, I just delete it. Or answer with a line to give me a call/text since i need more details on that search to provide the most accurate information.

 

Jun 10, 2016 05:23 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Kathleen Daniels - I do receive such emails. I simply respond to them requesting additional information and if they have pre-approval.

I use email tracking software that lets me know if they opened the email or not - so if they send another email with the same request, it just gets reported as SPAM (in gmail.)

Jun 10, 2016 04:09 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Debbie, call me, let's talk about when we can meet to discuss what you are looking for and if you are qualified.

Tammy

Jun 10, 2016 02:47 PM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hey that's not from me! LOL. I know you know. 

I would try sending them an email to ask if you could talk with them. That conversation might really clue you in as to what this person is really up to. 

Jun 10, 2016 01:47 PM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Kat Palmiotti gave you my answer.

Jun 10, 2016 01:38 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

No I will not spend time on this but woud request a phone number so I could make a connection before I spent any time on providing data.

Jun 10, 2016 01:29 PM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I agree with Liz and Bill Spear ......What they said!

Jun 10, 2016 01:06 PM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Lots of excellent comments before me.

Jun 10, 2016 12:53 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Does not sound like a buyer.

Jun 10, 2016 12:36 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I would like to know about how to make a killing on Wall Street stocks. Send me the details please at your earliest convenience..I appreciate your time. I wonder what a stock broker would say to that? A doctor? An attorney?

Jun 10, 2016 12:18 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Dear Debbie,

   My "valuable time" is $250 per hour, two hour minimum.  You can wire me the funds, or send a check or money order.  Let me know how you wish to proceed.

 

Jun 10, 2016 11:39 AM
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Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

NOTHING in real estate or financing is that easily answered, Kathleen Daniels ... the question is way too vague to provide any info or answer of value.  I think I'd let them know that you need more info from them to narrow your reply (and returned info) to something worthwhile and of real value to them.  If they don't understand that ... or don't want to comply, I think you know how serious they were about working with you ...

Gene

 

Jun 10, 2016 08:40 AM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

With the delete key.

Jun 10, 2016 08:19 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I would first ask if they have a agent.

Jun 10, 2016 07:08 AM
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Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

If I was going to respond back, I would ask them a question or two, and not answer their question specifically Kathleen Daniels.  If this person was a referral from someone that I knew, they would have more credibility for me.

Jun 10, 2016 05:30 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Personally, I really like Kat Palmiotti 's answer.

Jun 10, 2016 04:01 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I would call them, and set up a meeting, then qualify them and make them a client.

Jun 10, 2016 02:12 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I would provide the MLS Stat Summary page and attach to email. (No home addresses)

"Home buyers," I would continue, 'each value different aspects of a home. Some look for design while others value condition, and others opportunity. I can be a much more valuable resource if we can chat about your home buying goals and objectives. Take a look at the (community name) market report at KDandiels.com  Ten years of trend data with expert interpretation should prove revealing in regards to making a home purchase."

On the webpage reveal the benefits and resources and snag the IP. Move them to stage 2.  Then send a direct response marketing piece into the community to get a few listings.

 

 

Jun 10, 2016 01:14 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I will eMail her showing the steep price appreciation and leave same as another blog.  

 

 

Jun 10, 2016 01:05 AM